Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh Launches RBSK 2.0 for 62.65 Lakh Children
Andhra Pradesh is starting a big health program called RBSK 2.0.
It will check the health of 62.65 lakh children for free.
The program will do 38 different tests, like checking blood pressure, sugar, and even the kids’ eyes.
About 20.95 lakh kids are under six years old and 41.70 lakh are between six and 18.
The state health minister, Satya Kumar Yadav, opened the program at a tribal school.
He said the tests will help find problems early so kids can get treatment without paying.
The program is part of a national effort to keep children healthy and help them do well in school.
62.65 lakh children in Andhra Pradesh will receive 38 free medical tests under RBSK 2.0.
The program includes eye tests for 43.30 lakh children.
20.95 lakh children under six from Anganwadi centres and 41.70 lakh aged 6‑18 in schools will be screened.
Tests cover high blood pressure, blood sugar, obesity, kidney disease, mental health, and mobile‑phone overuse.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav inaugurated the rollout at a tribal school in Rampachodavaram.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and the state government
- What
- Launch of RBSK 2.0 program to screen 62.65 lakh children
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Rampachodavaram, Polavaram district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To detect health problems early and provide free treatment
- Total children screened
- 62.65 lakh
- Number of eye tests
- 43.30 lakh
- Children under 6
- 20.95 lakh
- Children 6-18
- 41.70 lakh
- Number of health conditions tested
- 38
- Program name
- Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram 2.0